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Buy a mobile home?

I can't afford a house right now but I want my own place. I found a great deal on a mobile home but i'm nto sure about selling it again if i ever get the money. This would help me move out of my parents place and get me closer to work. are mobile homes hard to resell? are there agents who help sell and list mobile homes?
Asked By Corbin U | Indiana, PA | 9 views | Buying | Updated 3 hours ago
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Chris Nevada

Nevada Real Estate Group - LPT Realty

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You can resell mobile homes, but they’re usually harder to sell and grow less in value than regular houses, so you should treat this more as an affordability/independence move than a long‑term investment. Resale is easier if (1) the home is newer and in good condition, (2) it’s on land you own instead of just in a park with lot rent, and (3) it’s in a park or area where there’s an active resale market and reasonable financing options. There are agents and even specialized dealers who list and sell manufactured/mobile homes (including in Nevada and around Las Vegas), but very low‑priced units sometimes get sold directly by owners or specialty brokers because typical real estate commissions are small on those deals. If the deal you found gets you closer to work and out of your parents’ home at a payment you’re comfortable with even if it doesn’t appreciate, it can be a solid stepping stone—as long as you go in assuming it might be slower to resell and not your forever equity play.
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Stacy Corrigan

Peace of Mind Prop Mgmt & Real Estate, Inc.

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Mobile homes can be harder to resell than regular stick built homes because depending on the build date they cannot be financed and must be purchased with cash. That said, the equity you're building and then not paying a landlord's mortgage by renting could be worth the challenge. I say do whatever you have to, to get into a place where you're building equity and just see if you can find a newer age of mobile home that you can finance. Hope that helps! Warmly Stacy Corrigan Real Estate Broker RI, Southeastern MA, Northeastern CT

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Georgia Goodwin

The Good Win Team backed by Better Homes and Gardens Palmetto

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That depends on your goals. Manufactured homes can be a more affordable option in parts of Dorchester, Berkeley, and rural Charleston counties, especially if you want land. However, there are a few things to consider:
Financing can be more limited than traditional homes
They may appreciate differently than site-built homes
Insurance and resale value can vary depending on age and whether the home is detitled and on permanent land
For some buyers looking for acreage or lower payments, it can be a great option—but it’s important to look at the long-term plan.

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